Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) talks about his thoughts on a solution for the HB2 controversy, and Donald Trump as the GOP nominee for president. (Source: WECT)

Thom Tillis has taken his public service to Washington, DC, having become North Carolina's junior senator in 2014. Now he is watching as the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory are embroiled in a national controversy over HB2, the law mandating where transgender people must use public restrooms and facilities.

Thom Tillis has taken his public service to Washington, DC, having become North Carolina's junior senator in 2014. Now he is watching as the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory are embroiled in a national controversy over HB2, the law mandating where transgender people must use public restrooms and facilities.

Ten candidates filed as candidates for New Hanover County Commissioner, three Democrats and seven Republicans.Since there are three open seats, the Democratic primary is not contested. That leaves a group of candidates trying to win the nomination in the GOP primary March 15. You'll see interviews with all seven, commenting on their priorities for improving the county if they are elected.

Ten candidates filed as candidates for New Hanover County Commissioner, three Democrats and seven Republicans.Since there are three open seats, the Democratic primary is not contested. That leaves a group of candidates trying to win the nomination in the GOP primary March 15. You'll see interviews with all seven, commenting on their priorities for improving the county if they are elected.

Larry Holmquist won the North Carolina Tea Party Constitutional Caucus among the candidates running for the U.S. Senate. He is taking many of those conservative beliefs into the Primary Election, trying to unseat two-time incumbent Sen. Richard Burr.

Larry Holmquist won the North Carolina Tea Party Constitutional Caucus among the candidates running for the U.S. Senate. He is taking many of those conservative beliefs into the Primary Election, trying to unseat two-time incumbent Sen. Richard Burr.

Greg Brannon became a Tea Party favorite in 2014, when he brought his version of "constitutional conservatism" to North Carolina's Senatorial primary. Brannon is trying to build on that foundation in 2016, running against an incumbent he calls the "establishment candidate".

Greg Brannon became a Tea Party favorite in 2014, when he brought his version of "constitutional conservatism" to North Carolina's Senatorial primary. Brannon is trying to build on that foundation in 2016, running against an incumbent he calls the "establishment candidate".

Taylor Griffin came close to unseating a longtime incumbent Congressman in his first campaign as a political candidate. He has worked the past two years for a second chance to defeat Rep. Walter B. Jones, who Griffin calls "a career politician" in the Third Congressional District..

Taylor Griffin came close to unseating a longtime incumbent Congressman in his first campaign as a political candidate. He has worked the past two years for a second chance to defeat Rep. Walter B. Jones, who Griffin calls "a career politician" in the Third Congressional District..

Mark Otto (right) volunteered with David Rouzer;'s victorious congressional campaign in 2014. Now Otto wants to replace Rouzer after a controversial vote on the budget.

Mark Otto says he "knocked on doors" and "made phone calls" to help Republican David Rouzer win the Seventh Congressional District election in 2014. When Rouzer cast a vote for the Omnibus Bill last month, Otto made up his mind to run against the incumbent in this year's primary election. More >>

Mark Otto says he "knocked on doors" and "made phone calls" to help Republican David Rouzer win the Seventh Congressional District election in 2014. When Rouzer cast a vote for the Omnibus Bill last month, Otto made up his mind to run against the incumbent in this year's primary election.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Coming off one of the most successful years in history, North Carolina's film industry has the attention of the rest of the country. The success of projects such as Iron Man 3,More >>

Johnny Griffin, the Director of the Wilmington Regional Film Commission, talks to WECT's Jon Evans about the notoriety that the local film industry gained through big projects such as Iron Man 3, Safe Haven and Under the Dome.More >>

Following the historic political year in 2011, lawmakers will soon be getting back to work in Raleigh. In this week's "A Closer Look", Rep. Carolyn Justice and Rep. Dewey Hill, share their thoughts on the 2012 political landscape in North Carolina.More >>

David Rouzer is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 7th Congressional District. Now serving his second term in the NC Senate, Rouzer believes his past experience in Washington, DC, is a positive in the 2012 election.More >>